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Fresh air vent door knob ideas
I had to replace the foam on the fresh air vents in my 68. In the process, one the knobs or handles was cross threaded and when trying to reinstall correctly, it stripped out. I know I could just helicoil it or buy replacements, but I'm thinking of maybe having some custom knobs or handles made.
Has anyone made anything custom, and what did you do?
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Re: Fresh air vent door knob ideas
Bet you could get some cabinet knobs to work.
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Re: Fresh air vent door knob ideas
Snap-on stubby screwdriver handle, golf ball, c10 hotwheels, the options are limitless just matters how much time and money you want to put into it!
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Re: Fresh air vent door knob ideas
The hotwheels idea is pretty cool! I was thinking stainless bullets, but it wouldn't match anything in my interior.
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I didn't make them I just bought the same knobs as I installed on the dash.
Here is the link. ![]() http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662377
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Re: Fresh air vent door knob ideas
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Do a google image search. It will ull up all kinds of knobs.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Re: Fresh air vent door knob ideas
After some searching, I think I may like to have a simple cylindrical shaft that slides on, then a simple round knob that threads into the shaft facing forward and works as a set screw.
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Re: Fresh air vent door knob ideas
Black Delrin Plastic, or polymer material.
It is pretty tough stuff. |
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Re: Fresh air vent door knob ideas
Here's a couple knobs you probably don't want in your truck:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...XOSzcpFyn-nCxQ
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Tom is a member here he does nice work. May want to contact him.
This is his link ![]() http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...1&d=1388336272
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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